Spring

Volume 6, 2017

About the Cover

Birds are vital link in nature’s chain; this justifies their importance. Birds are directly or indirectly functional in the day to day life of man. Owls, the nocturnal birds of prey are amongst the one of the most beneficial aves due as they feed mainly on small mammals. They are friends of farmers and an essential part of the ecosystem. India is an abode of 30 owl species. Unfortunately 15 owl species have been recorded in owl trade. Uttar Pradesh ranks highest in owl trade in India. A juvenile of Mottled Wood Owl (Strix ocellata) was rescued from Babina region of Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh on 3rd June 2016. After taking care for 3 months (2nd September 2016); till it learnt to take long flights, it was released back to its natural habitat. The case revealed the use of owls in folk medicines in the region. Further investigations revealed the demand of owls by the local people for street performances in villages, black magic and folk medicines.

RESEARCH

Devendra Kumar, Sonika Kushwaha, Akhilesh Kumar, Abhishek Namdev

Birds are vital link in nature’s chain; this justifies their importance. Birds are directly or indirectly functional in the day to day life of
man. Owls, the nocturnal birds of prey are amongst the one of the most beneficial aves due as they feed mainly on small mammals.

Spring, 2017, 6(7), 1-9

OPINION

Aminu Mansur

The study investigates the major challenges that posed greater risk to Biodiversity and the reasons for their extinction. Personal
observation was applied as the methodology for the study. Biodiversity in their natural habitats were examined to determine the
pattern of connectivity.

Tampara Lake is situated in district of Ganjam towards the Southern part of Odisha provides an important diverse range of winter
migration and resident birds. It is a fresh water lake and which also acts as a shelter for the both migratory and residential birds in
the wintry weather season.